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Kazim Sheikh

Neurology

Kazim Sheikh, M.D.

Director, Neuromuscular Program

Houston, TX

Dr. Kazim A. Sheikh, MD, is a board-certified neurologist and Professor of Neurology at McGovern Medical School, UTHealth Houston, where he serves as Director of the Neuromuscular Program. He specializes in peripheral nerve disorders, including chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP), vasculitis, Guillain-Barré syndrome, and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). His expertise also encompasses myopathies, myositis, and neuromuscular junction disorders. Dr. Sheikh treats adult pati

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35+

Years in Practice

Credentials

Board Certifications

  • Neurology (ABPN)

Education & Training

  • Medical School: King Edward Medical College, Lahore, Pakistan (MD)
  • Residency: Mayo Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan (Neurology)
  • Residency: Columbia University (Neurology)
  • Fellowship: Johns Hopkins University (Peripheral Nerve)

Peer Recognition

  • ABPNBoard Certified in Neurology

    2026

  • Castle ConnollyAmerica's Top Doctors

    2013-2014 (2 years)

  • Castle ConnollyTop Doctors: SE Texas

    2013

  • Castle ConnollyTop Doctor
  • HealthgradesHealthgrades Honor Roll

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Neuromuscular Medicine

Conditions & Treatments

ALS & Motor Neuron DiseaseMyasthenia GravisPeripheral NeuropathyMuscular Dystrophy

Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

  • Savoy Medical Center
  • UTHealth Houston
  • Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center
  • Memorial Hermann

Languages

English

Experience

35+ years in practice